Echinodorus Sunset

Echinodorus 'Sunset' - Striking Background Plant with Vibrant Colour

Echinodorus 'Sunset' is a bold and eye-catching sword plant, renowned for its large leaves that display a stunning mix of green, pink, and creamy-white variegation. A hybrid of the popular Echinodorus group, this plant makes a dramatic statement in the aquarium, especially as a background centrepiece. Its vibrant colouring and broad leaves create a natural focal point while providing shelter and shade for fish and shrimp.

This hardy plant is well-suited to medium to large aquariums, thriving in nutrient-rich substrates and responding well to good lighting. Supplied as a potted aquarium plant, it arrives healthy and ready to anchor your aquascape with vibrant colour and structure.

Why Choose Echinodorus 'Sunset'?

For aquarists seeking a show-stopping plant with bold colour and presence, Echinodorus 'Sunset' is an outstanding choice. Its unique variegation and large leaves make it an ideal centrepiece in medium to large aquariums, adding both beauty and function to your aquascape.

🪴 Product Details

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus ‘Sunset’

• Common Name: Sunset Sword Plant

• Origin: Cultivar

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Light Requirement: Medium to High

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional (beneficial for faster growth and colour intensity)

• Placement: Background (centrepiece plant)

• Temperature Range: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Propagation: Side shoots and adventitious plantlets

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate for healthy root growth

• Provide medium to high light to enhance variegated colours

• Supplement with fertilisers and CO₂ for stronger growth and deeper hues

• Allow space around the plant as it can grow large and spread

• Trim old or damaged leaves to encourage fresh growth

🌟 Key Features

✅ Vibrant variegated leaves in green, pink, and cream
✅ Striking background plant for larger aquariums
✅ Provides natural cover and shade for fish and shrimp
✅ Hardy and adaptable with moderate care needs
✅ Supplied as a well-rooted, healthy potted specimen

Delivery Details

We aim to get all orders on a next day delivery service with Royal Mail or Parcel Force, occasionally Yodel, however this is not guaranteed. 

DELIVERY 
Free shipping orders over £50 (excludes certain items and delivery to Ireland)
1 - 3 working days 

Click & collect
Pick up in-store Free

Standard Shipping
1 - 3 working days £5.00